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Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life until a twist of fate introduces him to the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham and Estella, showing him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be.

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS Starring Eddie Izzard Begins Performances Tonight Photo GREAT EXPECTATIONS Starring Eddie Izzard Begins Performances Tonight
by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 09, 2022

Performances begin tonight for Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, in which she will portray 19 characters in a classic tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge, and redemption for six weeks only at The Greenwich House Theater....


Video: Hulu Drops VANDERPUMP VILLA Teaser Trailer: What to Expect From Lisa Vanderpum Photo Video: Hulu Drops VANDERPUMP VILLA Teaser Trailer: What to Expect From Lisa Vanderpump's New Show
by Michael Major - January 02, 2024

Decadence and debauchery collide in “Vanderpump Villa,” a new unscripted docu-drama following Lisa Vanderpump’s hand-selected staff as they work, live, and play at an exclusive French estate: Chateau Rosabelle. What the new video teaser and find out everything you need to know now!...


Eddie Izzard Will Return to New York in Solo Production of HAMLET in January 2024 Photo Eddie Izzard Will Return to New York in Solo Production of HAMLET in January 2024
by Stephi Wild - November 28, 2023

Eddie Izzard will take the New York stage this winter for six weeks only, playing 23 characters in William Shakespeare's Hamlet, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selena Cadell at off-Broadway's Greenwich House Theater (27 Barrow Street) from January 25-March 3; opening night is February 11....


Cast Set For Andy Arnold's Last Tron Theatre Company Show, NAE EXPECTATIONS Photo Cast Set For Andy Arnold's Last Tron Theatre Company Show, NAE EXPECTATIONS
by Stephi Wild - September 05, 2023

The full cast and creative team has been revealed for Andy Arnold's last production for Tron Theatre Company, as he steps down from his role as Artistic Director after directing forty shows during his sixteen year tenure with the organisation. ...


Materials for the Arts Presents A KALEIDOSCOPE OF LINES/FORMS/PATTERNS Exhibition Photo Materials for the Arts Presents A KALEIDOSCOPE OF LINES/FORMS/PATTERNS Exhibition
by Stephi Wild - April 25, 2023

Materials for the Arts (MFTA), a program of the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to present A Kaleidescope of Lines/ Forms/ Patterns, a solo exhibition of multi-media works by artist Sui Park, on view now through June 6, 2023 in the Materials for the Arts Gallery, located within the MF...


Prime Stage Theatre Announces GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, And More for 2024 Photo Prime Stage Theatre Announces GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, And More for 2024-25 Season
by A.A. Cristi - June 13, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre celebrates its 28th season with a mix of classic and contemporary plays embracing themes of strength, voices and hope....


Review: EDINBURGH 2024: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, Pleasance Courtyard Photo Review: EDINBURGH 2024: GARRY STARR: CLASSIC PENGUINS, Pleasance Courtyard
by Kat Mokrynski - August 29, 2024

Directed by Cal McCrystal and Georgia Murphy, Garry Starr: Classic Penguins takes audiences on an adventure through as many Penguin Classics books as possible with our host, Garry Starr (Damien Warren-Smith). There’s just one thing that’s a bit unusual - Starr is in the nude. Well, not exactly. He i...


Jeremy Irvine to Star in New Ballroom Dance Comedy Film Photo Jeremy Irvine to Star in New Ballroom Dance Comedy Film
by Josh Sharpe - October 24, 2024

Jeremy Irvine, known for roles in films like War Horse and Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, is set to star in a new dance comedy film from director Chris Cottam and writer Lee Warburton....


Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2024 Photo Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 5, 2024
by - June 05, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 5, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours....


Video: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Season 15 Trailer Photo Video: Watch THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA Season 15 Trailer
by Michael Major - March 30, 2023

The fabulous ladies of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” are trying their best to get to a healing space in the season 15 video trailer. The new season features Kandi Burruss, Marlo Hampton, Sanya Richards-Ross, Kenya Moore, Drew Sidora, and Sheree Whitfield, plus Courtney Rhodes, Monyetta Shaw, Cyn...


Eddie Izzard To Bring Solo GREAT EXPECTATIONS To Morgan Library Celebrate Shared Birt Photo Eddie Izzard To Bring Solo GREAT EXPECTATIONS To Morgan Library Celebrate Shared Birthday With Charles Dickens
by A.A. Cristi - January 26, 2023

On February 7th, 2023, Eddie Izzard will perform Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Morgan Library and Museum (225 Madison Ave. at 37th St.) at a special 10 PM performance with proceeds going to Covenant House and The Morgan....


Photos: Eddie Izzard Gets Ready to Return to the Stage in HAMLET Photo Photos: Eddie Izzard Gets Ready to Return to the Stage in HAMLET
by Jennifer Broski - January 22, 2024

Eddie Izzard is getting ready to take the New York stage this winter for six weeks only, playing 23 characters in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. Check out photos as Eddie readies the new production!...


Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET Photo Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET
by Jennifer Broski - February 12, 2024

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet just celebrated its opening night at the Greenwich House Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!...


Review: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Garrick Theatre Photo Review: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, Garrick Theatre
by Gary Naylor - May 27, 2023

Eddie Izzard's Broadway smash comes to the West End to capture the hearts and minds of a new audience...


Prime Stage Theatre Receives NEA Grant For World Premiere Of SPEAK Photo Prime Stage Theatre Receives NEA Grant For World Premiere Of SPEAK
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2024

Prime Stage Theatre receives an NEA grant to support the world premiere of the play adapted from Laurie Halse Anderson's novel 'Speak,' which tells the story of a high school freshman overcoming trauma....


Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard Stars In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS Photo Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard Stars In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by A.A. Cristi - December 15, 2022

Eddie Izzard stars in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at The Greenwich House Theater. Read the reviews!...


Charles Dickens' Great-Great-Great Granddaughter Is Highlight Of Park Theatre's DICKE Photo Charles Dickens' Great-Great-Great Granddaughter Is Highlight Of Park Theatre's DICKENS FEST
by A.A. Cristi - November 09, 2023

The Park Theatre in Jaffrey announced today their production of the first annual New England Dickens Fest. The festival honors the celebrated British author with five days of holiday concerts, stage plays, movies, contests, craft & food fair, and much more. ...


GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023 Photo GREAT EXPECTATIONS, TITANIQUE & More Lead Top Off-Broadway Shows for January 2023
by Team BWW - January 06, 2023

Coming up off-Broadway this January is a Broadway-bound classic, a world premiere musical, and so much more!...


Eddie Izzard Will Bring GREAT EXPECTATIONS to the West End For a Limited Run Photo Eddie Izzard Will Bring GREAT EXPECTATIONS to the West End For a Limited Run
by Stephi Wild - March 10, 2023

Following a sold-out New York run, Eddie Izzard returns to the West End stage for six weeks only playing 19 characters in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations, a classic tale of convicts, mystery, friendship, rivalry, unrequited love, revenge, and redemption....


Lights On Theatre to Present MISS HAVISHAM'S WEDDING NIGHT in Debut Australian Perfor Photo Lights On Theatre to Present MISS HAVISHAM'S WEDDING NIGHT in Debut Australian Performance
by Blair Ingenthron - August 11, 2024

After honing their craft in Manchester, UK, Lights On Theatre will make their Australian debut at Sydney Fringe 2024 with Dominick Argento's 1981 mono-opera Miss Havisham's Wedding Night....


Interview: 'Dickens' Characters Are Timeless': Tanika Gupta And Pooja Ghai on Colonia Photo Interview: 'Dickens' Characters Are Timeless': Tanika Gupta And Pooja Ghai on Colonialism, Racism and Relevance in Adapting GREAT EXPECTATIONS
by Franco Milazzo - September 04, 2023

Back in 2011 playwright Tanika Gupta staged her adaptation of Great Expectations. 12 years later she has re-worked the script, shifted the time frame and collaborated with the Artistic Director of Tamasha Pooja Ghai. Pooja played Mrs Gargery in the original, and who is now directing this new version...


Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET Photo Photos: Eddie Izzard Takes Opening Night Bows in HAMLET
by Jennifer Broski - February 12, 2024

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet just celebrated its opening night at the Greenwich House Theater. Check out photos from inside the big night here!...


Tickets from £30 for GREAT EXPECTATIONS, starring Eddie Izzard Photo Tickets from £30 for GREAT EXPECTATIONS, starring Eddie Izzard
by Aliya Al-Hassan - May 24, 2023

Tickets from £30; Eddie Izzard Performs Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. ...


Extension Announced For Eddie Izzard In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS; Plus New Photo Extension Announced For Eddie Izzard In Charles Dickens' GREAT EXPECTATIONS; Plus New Photos!
by Stephi Wild - December 13, 2022

The producers of Eddie Izzard in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations announced that the run will be extended three weeks with a new closing date of February 11 at The Greenwich House Theater. The show opens on December 15. Check out new photos of Eddie in action. ...


Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Opens at the Greenwich House Theater Photo Review Roundup: Eddie Izzard's HAMLET Opens at the Greenwich House Theater
by Stephi Wild - February 12, 2024

Eddie Izzard’s solo Hamlet officially opened last night, February 11th, at the Greenwich House Theater. Read all of the reviews for Hamlet here!...






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